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Posted: Mon Oct 13th, 2008 02:46 am |
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Hi all!
My dad has agreed to take me to a Vigil mass this Saturday. but, he also said (among other things) that he's nervous because he doesn't know about the mass.
What should I do to introduce him to the mass, and the Eucharist?
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Posted: Mon Oct 13th, 2008 02:58 pm |
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| Hi Brad, if at all possible, I would try to get the book Catholicism for Dummies and let your father read the section on the mass. It explains line by line what is going on. It will help you and your father know what to expect, what to do when others are standing, kneeling, etc. If he reads enough he will begin to understand that nearly all the mass is prayer and scripture reading. Good luck!
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Posted: Mon Oct 13th, 2008 02:58 pm |
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You can find some good introductory information on the Mass here. This website has the full text of the Mass along with some explanations, when to stand, sit or kneel, etc. You can also find on online introductory video on the Mass here.
Tim
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Posted: Mon Oct 13th, 2008 05:24 pm |
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Thanks for the Link Tim-i've bookmarked it, I think it will be good for my parents to read.
And Credo, I already have Catholicism for Dummies I'll get my dad to read the chapter before we go.
Thanks!
ANd wish me luck!
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Posted: Mon Oct 13th, 2008 06:54 pm |
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Perhaps these writings of mine would be helpful for that purpose. They are short, introductory-type papers:
A Fictional Dialogue on the Real Presence in the Eucharist
A Fictional Dialogue on "Vain Repetition," the Mass, and the Liturgy
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Posted: Mon Oct 13th, 2008 09:25 pm |
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| Thanks Dave! I'll check em out!
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Posted: Thu Oct 16th, 2008 12:59 am |
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| I'm just wondering if your Dad is reading about the mass? Does he have questions or comments, etc. Maybe he would like to read some of the forum, unless you would rather keep it to yourself for privacy issues. How is your Mom taking it? Keep in touch!
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Posted: Thu Oct 16th, 2008 01:21 am |
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I haven't printed anything out yet  ! I need to though..
I'll just let him read some of the print outs first, let him get his 'feet wet'
and about my mom...I don't know If i've told her yet...I NEED TO!
I will keep in touch,
God Bless
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Posted: Mon Oct 20th, 2008 08:02 pm |
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| How did the mass go? I hope you and your Dad were able to go. Let us know when you have a chance. God bless
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Posted: Mon Oct 20th, 2008 08:13 pm |
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| sadly we didn't go My dad wasn't feeling well saturday. Maybe we'll go some other time
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